Karamo Brown Says He's Dating a Celebrity as Jussie Smollett Sparks Rumors

Karamo Brown has confirmed that he is dating a celebrity but has not revealed the person's identity, as new photos of him with actor Jussie Smollett fueled speculation about their relationship.

Speaking on Tuesday's episode of Reality With The King, Brown said he believes he has found his lifelong partner.

"I've met my equal," Brown said, adding that he feels "100 percent safe" and "100 percent secure" in the relationship. He said the couple is deeply in love but has chosen to keep the romance private to protect it from public attention.

Brown said they spend time together openly, including holding hands in public, but want to avoid outside commentary while their relationship grows.

On the same day the podcast was released, TMZ published photos of Brown and Smollett together, reporting they spent the day hiking, running errands and having lunch with Brown's mother.

Neither Brown nor Smollett has confirmed they are dating.

Both men have previously faced public controversy. Brown recently said he felt like an outsider during his time on Netflix's Queer Eye. Smollett was convicted in connection with a 2019 false report of a hate crime in Chicago, receiving a jail sentence, probation and financial penalties.